Exploring Tools and Equipment in the Science Classroom

What grades are the HSP kits designed for?

• Grades 3 to 6

• Grades 1 to 3

• Grades 6 to 9

• Grades 5 to 8

Which system of measurement should be used in grades five and six?

• Metric system

• Both customary and metric systems

• Imperial system

• Customary system

How many millimeters are there in one centimeter?

• 5 millimeters

• 10 millimeters

• 15 millimeters

• 20 millimeters

What is the term used for the curve of the liquid in a graduated cylinder?

• Meniscus

• Vertex

• Apex

• Trough

What is the equivalent of 1,000 milliliters?

• 0.1 liter

• 0.5 liter

• 2 liters

• 1 liter

What term should be used instead of 'weight' when referring to the amount of matter in an object?

• Mass

• Weight

• Density

• Volume

Approximately how many grams of mass does a nickel have?

• 2 grams

• 5 grams

• 10 grams

• 15 grams

What is the scientific term for an eyedropper?

• Injector

• Syringe

• Pipette

• Dropper

How should a hand lens be used correctly?

• Put it up to your eye and bring the object into focus

• Hold it far from your eye and move the object

• Place it on the object and move your eye

• Hold it at arm's length and look through it

Where can you find the HSP kits if they are not in your classroom?

• In the library

• In the principal's office

• In the cafeteria

• In a central storage area